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#CNILux Day 1: Christian Louboutin on Balancing the Artisanal with the Industrial

ByAlice Newbold

rights to its Red Sole Trademark which has been its iconic

signature for the past 20 years."

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Updated Tuesday June 12, 1.43am: Christian Louboutin has "declined to comment" on the court case it lost against high street chain Zara, this week. The footwear label sued the Spanish fashion giant last year for "counterfeiting and unfair competition", after Zara produced a pair of open-toe shoes - similar to Louboutin's Yo Yo style and featuring its signature red soles.

The courts initially supported the designer's case but, following an appeal from Zara, his brand was told to pay £2,016. Louboutin appealed against the ruling, but last week it was decided that the appeal should be upheld - noting that there was no obvious risk of customers confusing the two styles, WWD reports.